RedChocobo:Would it not be more appropriate to compare this against the wildly similar MKZ instead of the BMW which it has no business competing against?

I compared it to the Avalon and Azera as well. Comparing it to the BMW was to illustrate its impressive value. Given what a disappointment the new 5 Series is, I'd be tempted to take the Kia and save myself $20,000.
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As you may have read already, the comments in the article display unacceptability of this Kia as a (near)luxury car. Would you describe it as a luxury car? I know people have different definition of luxuries. Some think of the badge, price tag, or some of its features(or ability) but besides them.. would you simply tell someone that this Kia is luxurious?

I look at interiors when I shop in this segment. How does it stack against the Avalon and Azera?

Sorry, I can't pony up 40k for a Hyundai or Kia yet. A used Optima for 10k yes.
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mynamehere:As you may have read already, the comments in the article display unacceptability of this Kia as a (near)luxury car. Would you describe it as a luxury car? I know people have different definition of luxuries. Some think of the badge, price tag, or some of its features(or ability) but besides them.. would you simply tell someone that this Kia is luxurious?

I look at interiors when I shop in this segment. How does it stack against the Avalon and Azera?

Yes, I would describe it as a luxury car. Less than 10 years ago, you couldn't get some of these features on an S-Class. Even today, you have to pay twice as much to get them on "real" luxury cars. The Cadenza has everything a luxury car does except the badge on the hood.

As far as interiors go, I think all three you asked about are good. I like Kia's UVO system the best and I think it has a bigger back seat, but in terms of materials and fit-and-finish, they're all about equal. I'm not in love with any of the designs, nor do I hate any. Overall, I personally like the Kia the best.
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